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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.98, 1,263.62 and 601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.98, 1,263.62 and 601.12 is: 829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.98 : 1,263.62 = 601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.98/1,263.62 = 601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.98x = 1,263.62 × 601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.98x = 759,577.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,577.93/915.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.25

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